Top 20 Employers in Mason County Washington

Most of my past blog topics have been about Mason County and the Pacific Northwest  lifestyle and local real estate statistics. I have written about the variety of outdoor recreation we enjoy, the splendor of the Olympic Mountains and the distinctive history of the villages, hamlets and towns that make up rural Mason County in the state of Washington.

 

There are hundreds of miles of salt and freshwater shorelines. We are known for the   many scenic and popular launches for kayaking, boating and fishing. There are numerous trails and trailheads for hiking and exploring. County and State Parks are abundant for camping and play. And of course there is The Hood Canal…deep water diving, oysters and shrimping. Mason County is truly a very cool Pacific Northwest location for engaging in recreation.

 

But what about… Work?  Employment?  Jobs?

 

Mason County has a Labor Force of approximately 25,695. Nearly 30% plus of the workers are employed outside the County. Our unemployment comes in at around 7.0%.  Mason County employ’s about 14,719 with an average wage per job at $31,061. The list of the top 20 Mason County Employers is an interesting study of the economics of rural Mason County

 

Here is a List of the Top 20 Mason County Employers:

 

 EMPLOYER                          (employees) 2008                     2009                           

1. Little Creek Cassino                                     714                  720                  Tribal

2. Shelton School District                                  675                  675                  Public

3. Washington Correction Center                      646                  657                  Public

4. Mason General Hospital                               511                  475                  Public

5. Wal-Mart                                                     406                  430                  Retail

6. Mason County                                              421                  360                  Gov’t

7. North Mason School District                        358                  351                  Public

8. Taylor Shellfish, Inc                                      400                  325                  Private

9. Olympic Panel Products                                340                  280                  Manufacturing

10. Squaxin Indian Tribe                                   237                  249                  Tribal

11. Simpson Timber                                         360                  170                  Timber

12. Fir Lane Health                                           140                  153                  Health Care

13. Island Enterprises                                       104                  145                  Tribal

14. Alderbrook Resort                                     125                  125                  Hotel/Spa

15. Skokomish Indian Tribe                              130                  124                  Tribal

16. Safeway                                                       96                  121                  Grocery

17. Mason County PUD 3                                116                 116                  Utilities

18. Fred Meyer                                                114                 115                   Retail

19. City of Shelton                                            127                 105                  Gov’t

20. Mason County Forest Products                  177                 101                   Timber

 

Is  Mason County  job opportunities  akin to other rural Counties in the Nation?

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